Stephen Vitiello and David Tronzo
Scratchy Monsters and Laughing Ghosts
NA127

with Michael J. Schumacher

SCRATCHY MONSTERS ARE THE BAD DREAMS. LAUGHING GHOSTS ARE THE GOOD ONES - according to my daughter, Georgia.

I've never been sure if I hear sounds in my dreams. I'm glad to know that she does. This is a record that I've wished to make for a long time. It seemed less likely as my own interests have moved away from guitar and more towards field recordings and site-specific sound installations. Meanwhile, my friend Mr. Tronzo has stayed as true to the electric guitar and slide as ever. That said, he is a guitar player who sounds like no other and I am more than honored by the collaboration. These tracks were assembled through dual improvisations, followed by files, loops and mixes mailed back and forth. Somewhere in the middle, we invited Michael J. Schumacher to come in and add piano tracks. Michael's improvised tracks now feel as crucial as any of the other elements. As much as this may be an experiment, we hope it is one that you will enjoy as much as we enjoyed making it.

—Stephen Vitiello

Track List

1. Long Walk (for a Slow Loris) 5:59
2. Long Walk (for a Slow Loris) 5:26
3. Long Walk (for a Slow Loris) 9:24
4. Long Walk (for a Slow Loris) 9:19
5. Red 12:31
6. Hum a Little, Mr Bones 9:28
7. No Ehru 5:48

Total: 58:10

$15.00

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